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TR2014/DG/01/A1-02/137 WP2.D.4 Creation of a Synthesis of Different TR2014/DG/01/A1-02/137 Türkiye ve Avrupa Birliği Arasında TownTwinning Action BetweenTurkeyandThe EU Şehir Eşleştirme Programı Yerel Kalite Sözleşmesi ve LocalQualityCovenantandSustainableTourism Sürdürülebilir Turizm Projesi WP2.D.4 Creation of a synthesis of different approaches for the Action areas Introduction The aim of the Creation of a Synthesis of different approaches for the Action areas, Greece and Turkey, is to create a model for the presentation of the case studies that will serve as operational models, illustrating the criteria or components of sustainable tourism. The criteria for tourism businesses to qualify as sustainable tourism are: a nature based product or setting active management to reduce environmental impacts an environmental educational component a contribution to conservation of the natural environment a contribution to the containment of the social pall of the area an economic productive firm Case studies approach should be able to contribute more than simply data. They can provide practical models to be copied if successful or avoided if not. They can also provide a form of reality check, particularly useful in a field such sustainable tourism, where recommendations abound and much of the literature refers more to potential than to practice. Cases studies can help examine issues as: The successfulness of small tourism ventures The comply of tourist firms in the sustainable tourism criteria The protection of Natura areas and fragile ecosystems The grade of influence by local politics, society or global tourism trends in sustainable tourism development patterns The results of education and environmental awareness in local people, tourists, environment, economy and tourist firms The economic, social and environmental impact of sustainable tourism in the micro- area. 1 The case studies should appear to meet all the criteria of sustainable tourism, providing valuable models for the sector as a whole. Some of them can provide examples either of a contribution to conservation, an effective environmental education program or technology and management to minimize impacts. Others indicate shortcomings associated with specific individual sustainable tourism enterprises, destinations or policies, with lessons to learn in each case. Finally, some will provide test cases of tourism operations that may or may not be consider themselves even as part of the tourism sector. MODEL CREATION Case studies will be arranged by geographical region and the type of operation (private enterprises, public initiatives in natural areas, tours and lodges, etc). Each Case Study should include the above chapters: 1. Project Description (When, where, by whom, objectives, implications) This chapter involves the presentation of the case study and its particular activities. The data should include: Location Date established (year, time functioning) Owner – Firm (legal form) Project Objectives Infrastructure Problems rose during the establishment Operation Activities Products and services provided Visitors’ profile (number, age, marital status, cultural characteristics, economic background, etc) 2 2. Results The results will be illustrated as a special reference to the benefits gained for: Natural Resources (climate, coasts- sea, mountains, lakes, forests, caves, natural reserves) Cultural Resources (historic monuments, traditions, customs, religion, traditional events and fiestas, culture, art, linguistic tradition) Human Resources (traditional settlements, buildings, traditional architecture, museums, historic centers, Natura sites, protected areas) Infrastructure and Services (hotels, travel agencies, harbors, airports, road network, athletic centers, restaurants, recreation centers) 3. Lessons learnt This chapter is actually a small comment of the author for the case study and how the operation actually benefits the environment and the local life status of the area around. 4. SWOT Analysis SWOT analysis (Strengths- Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) highlights the special characteristics of the case study, trying also to make some suggestions for the functional improvement of the operation. 3 5. Conclusion and Recommendations In the conclusions, issues like sustainable tourism development and monitoring are raised, which we try to connect with each case study. Recommendations are also very important in order to have more integrated results. 6. Source - Contact details There we indicate where we found each case study and we also give some information related to the operation (address, internet site, e-mail, contact person, telephone, etc) in case someone wishes to learn more about them. 4 Case Study 1: Ecotourism in Epirus – Vikos Gorge, Aoos River, Vikos-Aoos National Park - Bourazani Bourazani hotel 1. Project Description Location Vikos Gorge is located in Northwestern Greece, in the province of Epirus and its region known as "Zagorochoria" ("Mountain Villages"), a group of forty or so villages that remained largely autonomous during the Ottoman years; the uninformed visitor is free to distinguish them based simply on the "brilliant melancholy" of their roofs: instead of the usual red, you are greeted by grey roof tiles, dictated by local commerce and mineral availability rather than high level aesthetics. 5 Epirus is an area comprising lofty mountains, awe-inspiring gorges, fast-flowing rivers, thick forests, traditional villages, old pats and many other wonderful sites. The BOURAZANI HOTEL is located next to the Greek – Albanian borders, close to Vikos Gorge, Aoos River and Bourazani Environmental Park, in the Region of Epirus. Date established Unknown Owner – Firm The area of Bourazani Environmental Park has been acquired from the great- grandfather of the today’s owners, Evaggelo Tasso, in 1916. In the beginning it has been used as a pre - winter quarters for the flocks that the family had at the time. In 1974 began, from the third race of Tassou family, the first installation paces of villous venery, by purchasing begetters from Yugoslavia, Italy and Austria. Their first thoughts, in order to make the place visiting, have aimed at their desired target with the assistance of European Programs, self-allocation, a great amount of personal work and insistence. Project Objectives The objective is the preservation of nature. Their main aim is the animal's hospitality that they offer, the reservation of the animal's population balance, the animal's observation in their natural environment and the information that they can get, in terms of biological cycles. Bourazani Environmental Park operates parallel to the Hotel Bourazani all over the year. Infrastructure The Bourazani Environmental Park is an area of 1200 square meters. The Hotel is a piece of traditional architecture and is located close to the Environmental Park and the bridge of Bourazani, few meters away from Aoos River. It is also 17Km away from the city of Konitsa and 58km away from the city of Ioannina. Along with the hotel and the reception rooms, the big dinning room is decorated in a special way, with wood tiles and with all the illuminative bodies are constructed by complexes of big 6 antlers. It offers 18 rooms and two (2) big suites, from sixty (60) square meters each. The Hotel’s Facilities are the following: air Conditioning, restaurant, bar-cafeteria, tennis court, basketball, pool, parking, conference centre, minibus and ability of fishing. There is also a House called the “River’s House”, a stone building exactly over the riverbed of Aoos. It offers three (3) rooms and one (1) suite, common room of 120 square meters with a fireplace, lounge and dinning room. The building is properly harmonious with the environment, constructed with the stones of the river and offers a small library and fishing-tackle. As a result, it serves as a place for relaxation, tranquility and meditation within a scene with unique distinctiveness and beauty during the year seasons. Problems rose during the establishment None Operation Activities Sports & Leisure - Go for trout's fishing in Aoos River from April until November. - Explore the rare flora of our region. - Go for a walk in tranquil pathways with or without a leader. - Go for Rafting, Kayaking, Paragliding. - Visit the water mill and the water-washing mill in Bourazani which are still in use. There you can watch the mechanism and operation of the millstone, the usage of water-washing mill, as well as the operation of the dynamotor for the production of 7 electric power. Our tourist guide, after the water mill, is taking you along the Aoos river in a small pathway where you can observe the different levels of earth erosion due to the water during time, the river meanders and the irrigation system of the Bourazani basin. - In Molivdoskepasti village visit the Monastry of Molivdoskepasti built in 7th century. There is a guide of the Monastry that you are able to acquire. The workshop (distillery) and also the exhibition room of "tsipouro" production (one type of Hellenic drink similar to "ouzo"). - You can have a look at the alembic for "tsipouro" production and be informed for the production procedures. The watch-tower of Hellenic-Albanic Frontiers. In this place the defenders-soldiers of the borderland, can inform you about the borders and the pyramids that consist the delimitation of the frontiers. - You can also visit Vikos-Aoos National Park, The Vikos valley, Historical Monuments in Konitsa, the Bridge of Konitsa and the beautiful Zagori villages. Thermal Baths In the greater area of Konitsa
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